You Make My Heart Happy - A Card for My Mom

It's been a few weeks now, but I've wanted to share this post for some time and I'm finally getting around to it. I created this little card for my mom. She makes my heart so happy. 

Over the past year, my health challenges have made even the simplest of tasks impossible at times. Things like cooking, cleaning and general everyday stuff. 
We all know how things like this can pile up when not done for a week or two, or even a month or two. But going on a year, I was starting to feel overwhelmed at the sheer amount of life stuff that had mounted. It seemed like every corner of our house (and our life) needed attention, but I could only give so much and I was at a loss of how to tackle it all. My sweet mom, without hesitation, offered to come and help. So, a few weeks ago, she visited and spent an entire week with me, helping organize, clean and sort everything out. I was fortunate to have a couple of good days and even joined in on the cleaning (and even got back into cooking!!). It was so much fun! Perhaps it was because it had been so long since I've been able to roll up my sleeves, or maybe it was because we were doing it together, or maybe it was because it felt so good to tackle things finally. But mostly, I was just so grateful to have her here, and to have a mom who cares so much. 

My life is blessed with so many wonderful friends, and my hubby being the best friend of all. 
Still, there is no one on this planet quite like a mom. No one worries about you like moms do. And no one sacrifices their own needs the way a mama will. I am so blessed to have her in my life and she really makes my heart fuller. 

Thank you for all that you do, momma.


I made this card using my favorite new go-to technique - layered embossing. You can find my quick tutorial on it here, and read about a few tips that make it super easy to achieve a clean look.  I started this card with a soft blue cardstock base, and used the gorgeous, adorable Altenew Disty Print stamps for the focal point.


At the top of the card, I added a pretty striped bow, and a darling vintage button. I sprinkled some sequins, rhinestones and Nuvo drops around the card as well. For the focal image, I embossed the first layer in white, and then used a Blush Pearl for the second layer, and a Tan embossing powder for the last layer. Atop that, I added a chipboard frame, sprinkled with my favorite glitter


For the sentiment, I used Altenew's Botanical You stamp set, embossed in White and Blush Pearl. And I totally forgot to use my anti-static pouch here - can you tell?

I'm so happy to say that my mom loved this card and picked it out of a whole pile of cards I made just for her :)

Thank you all for your visits and see you soon dear friends,

Ivana


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  1. Ivana, take it from me, Moms really do love hearing the appreciation from the hearts of their children. What a beautiful way to show it, too!
    You have me worried about you... hope you're okay...xx
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    1. Aw, Michele, I'm ok! We're getting to the finish line and hopefully closer to a treatment - pls don't worry!! As long as I am able to still craft, I am going to keep smiling! :) And with a mamma like mine, I'm really quite lucky for all the help and support! She deserves so much more than this card and post - but I know it means a lot to her nonetheless :) Thanks, dear friend for your visits!

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  2. Such a beautiful way to thank your amazing Mom! She is an amazing person, warm and full of energy. Good to her you a doing a bit better to cook and even clean and doing it together - best way to do it!
    I have quite similar frame (if not the same) which I painted but now I want to put a lot of glitter on it. Thank you for this cute inspiration. Miss you badly xoxo! Aneta

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    1. She really is! And I am so lucky :) Ohhh I will have to check your blog and see what you create! I can't wait to see! But I hear you on the glitter - it's been an obsession lately! I want to put it on everything! xo Missing you too!!

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  3. I'm so sorry you've been going through health issues Ivana, I'll keep you in my prayers. It sounds like your mom is a wonderful woman and a true blessing in you life. The card you made her is just lovely! The sparkling frame is the icing on the cake!

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    1. Thank you so much, Lisa, that means so much to me :) The support I've received from this wonderful crafting community, friends and of course, family, has made the journey that much lighter. And my sweet mom has been there every step of the way - she is truly a wonderful person and I am so, so lucky to have her love and support. Thanks so much for all of your visits, comments, thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you, dear crafty friend!

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  4. Looove this card Ivana! (no wonder she did, moms just know ;)lol! It is so pretty and the layers of emboss are dreamy~ Your blings are happily sprinkled! and the bow adds a soft texture and touch. Hugs to you! karen o

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    1. Aw, thank you, Karen! Moms really do know! I'm so glad you like the bow - I wondered if it was a bit too much, and sort of a misfit just on the side by itself, but I kind of like the losey-goosey look! Hugs to you dear friend! xo

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  5. I read this post on my phone some time ago, but wanted to come back & see everything I've missed before leaving a comment. So sorry you're going through this difficult time & I hope something to help is soon figured out. What a sweet mom you must have--so great you appreciate her as I know some kids even as adults really don't. I know she treasures this beautiful card made with love by her precious daughter--you! The pink & white fabric bow is fabulous!

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    1. Aw, thanks so much, Greta. We are hopeful that some relief will come soon! I am so thankful for the wonderful people in my life who have made this all a little easier. And my mom is at the very top of that list! She is, indeed, a very special person. I'm so lucky! And I'm so lucky for this wonderful community - including you my sweet friend! Biggest hugs to you!! xo

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